Shipping Lead: Forklift & Logistics Supervisor

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Kansas City, MO is hiring for a forklift/loader role requiring operation of forklifts and pallet jacks, loading/unloading, and ensuring sanitary conditions. You will follow shipping plans, maintain safety procedures, and support a fast-paced warehouse team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of GMP/HACCP training, and readiness to work long shifts in temperature extremes. CDL preferred with a potential $2/hr raise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and related experience or training.
• Must complete all courses in necessary training schedule within 90 days of assuming position.
• Must complete all necessary training including Orientation, GMP and HACCP training.
• Must complete Orientation prior to first day of assignment
• Must complete Employee Awareness
• Safety PPE requirements: Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, and Steel Toe Shoes
• Must complete Hearing Conservation, Hazard Risk Analysis, Fire Safety, Machine Guarding, Emergency Preparedness, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical Safety, Confined Space, Ladder/Knife Safety and Fall Protection training
• Must be PIT Trained - Must complete initial safety procedures
• Must complete Ergonomics, and L.O.T.O./Machine Specific training

Responsibilities

• Accountable for training, motivating, and leading within area of responsibility.
• Creating purchase orders for all inedible shipments
• Meet with supervisors dialing, receive shipping plan/instruction, relay/execute plan with team.
• Inspection of trailers prior to loading to confirm sanitary conditions and proper refrigeration equipment operation.
• Take temperature readings and read fuel settings on refrigerated trailers.
• Forklifts: Pre-operational inspection, operation. Pallet jacks: operation of manual and electric.
• Stocking and pulling product from warehouse racking. Pick and pack outgoing shipments.
• Verify incoming shipment quantities, product number, etc.
• Understand all shipping terms used in domestic shipping transactions
• Ability to break apart the day to cover several tasks
• Sufficient strength and stamina to stand long periods and lift up to 60 lbs
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Follow color code system for food safety
• Other duties as directed by Supervisor
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced environment
• Be respectful and team oriented while building positive relationships and maintaining food safety standards
• Stay focused on quality and speed in temperature extremes from 38 to -17 degrees
• Able to stand 8+ hours per day
• CDL License preferred; $2.00/hr increase if licensed

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Stamina

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Kansas City, MO is hiring for a forklift/loader role requiring operation of forklifts and pallet jacks, loading/unloading, and ensuring sanitary conditions. You will follow shipping plans, maintain safety procedures, and support a fast-paced warehouse team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of GMP/HACCP training, and readiness to work long shifts in temperature extremes. CDL preferred with a potential $2/hr raise.